On June 26, the first loggerhead nest of the season to hatch on the islands emerged on Captiva, heralding the start of many more to come.
As of June 25, the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation has documented 554 loggerhead nests and one leatherback nest on Sanibel and Captiva Islands, putting the the area on track for a solid nesting season.
Help SCCF protect nesting females and hatchlings by keeping our beaches clean, flat, and dark. That means:
· Turning off lights and flashlights on and near the beach after 9 p.m. Artificial lights disorient hatchlings and may deter nesting females.
· Filling in holes, flattening sandcastles, and removing beach furniture. These things can create obstacles for both hatchlings and nesting sea turtles.
· Properly disposing of food and trash.
To report issues with nests, hatchlings, or sea turtles, please contact the SCCF Sea Turtle Hotline at 978-728-3663. Learn more here.
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